Is this the plot for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?

A rumour has surfaced for the plot of the new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and it looks pretty intriguing.

We already know the prequel spin-off follows the characters who steal the Death Star before the plot of the original movies kicks in, but now a rumour has fleshed out what could be expected from the movie.

Mads Mikkelsen is now slated to appear as a scientist called Galen, who has an attack of conscience after realising his work on the Death Star project – and the fact he has solved ‘many of the flaws of the Empire’ – could be pretty problematic for the galaxy.

In fact, it could destroy it, and he’s suddenly not so comfortable with that.

Mads Mikkelsen (Picture: NBC Universal Media)

Somehow he has to undo the damage his life’s work could create, so he enlists the help of his only daughter and her team of Rebels to try to right his wrongs and steal the plans of the Death Star.

His daughter is reportedly to be played by Felicity Jones, who could be a bounty hunter or could be a scientist herself, according to Making Star Wars.

The pair must then try to ‘undo the devastation [their] family has unleashed’.

If that is the plot it’s exciting stuff. So as the ending is kind of already known – the stolen plans are a key part of the plot of A New Hope – it’ll be interesting to see where director Gareth Edwards and writers Gary Whitta and Chris Weitz will go with this.

Tere’s also reports that the official trailer could be shown ahead of Captain America: Civil War in theatres, or could possibly air during the Super Bowl.